Collects & Readings

The Fourth Sunday before Advent

3rd November 2019

Principal Service

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Collect One

O God, our refuge and strength,
who art the author of all godliness;
Be ready, we beseech thee, to hear
the devout prayers of thy Church;
and grant that those things which we ask faithfully
we may obtain effectually;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Collect Two

Almighty and eternal God,
you have kindled the flame of love in the hearts of the saints:
Grant to us the same faith and power of love,
that, as we rejoice in their triumphs,
we may be sustained by their example and fellowship;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The Second Reading

The Gospel Reading

Post Communion Prayer

Lord of heaven,
in this eucharist you have brought us near
to an innumerable company of angels
and to the spirits of the saints made perfect.
As in this food of our earthly pilgrimage
we have shared their fellowship,
so may we come to share their joy in heaven;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

2nd Reading 2 Thessalonians 1: 1–4, 11–12
92* How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
616 In my life, Lord, be glorified
639* O thou who camest from above
508 Peace to you
624 Speak, Lord, in the stillness

The Gospel Luke 19: 1–10
629* Abide among us with thy grace
417 He gave his life in selfless love
421* I come with joy, a child of God
576* I heard the voice of Jesus say
587* Just as I am, without one plea
132* [Lo! he comes with clouds descending]
637* O for a closer walk with God
214 O Love, how deep, how broad, how high!
9 There’s a wideness in God’s mercy
78* This is the day that the Lord has made

Second Service

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Collect One

O God, our refuge and strength,
who art the author of all godliness;
Be ready, we beseech thee, to hear
the devout prayers of thy Church;
and grant that those things which we ask faithfully
we may obtain effectually;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Collect Two

Almighty and eternal God,
you have kindled the flame of love in the hearts of the saints:
Grant to us the same faith and power of love,
that, as we rejoice in their triumphs,
we may be sustained by their example and fellowship;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The First Reading

The Psalm

The Gospel Reading

Post Communion Prayer

Lord of heaven,
in this eucharist you have brought us near
to an innumerable company of angels
and to the spirits of the saints made perfect.
As in this food of our earthly pilgrimage
we have shared their fellowship,
so may we come to share their joy in heaven;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.